The Bochnia Salt Mine is one of the oldest salt mines in the world and is the oldest commercial company in Poland.The Bochnia salt mine was established in 1248 after salt had been discovered there in the 12th and 13th centuries, and became part of the royal mining company, Żupy krakowskie. In 1990, the mine ceased producing salt but remains a tourist attraction. In 1981 the Bochnia salt mine was declared a heritage monument. It is one of Poland's official national Historic Monuments. The mine shafts measure 4.5 kilometres in length at about 330–468 metres in depth below the surface, at 16 levels. In 2013, the mine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as an extension of the Wieliczka Salt Mine inscription of 1978.
Unesco: Wieliczka and Bochnia Royal Salt Mines
Thanks a lot Joanna!
Date: Oct 15
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